The room went dead silent. Phoebe fed Theodore the last spoonful of soup, then calmly served herself another bowl using the same bowl and spoon. Vanessa looked annoyed. “Phoebe, why not use a different bowl? Doesn’t it bother you that Theodore used it?”

“Not at all,” Phoebe replied mockingly, looking right at Vanessa. “I often share Theodore’s saliva.”

Vanessa went quiet.

Nearby, Theodore felt quite pleased with Phoebe’s actions. He smiled and said, “Vanessa, after breakfast, go back and prepare for your role. Don’t let me down.” Vanessa felt upset and said pitifully, “Theodore, I’ll show you my best.”

After breakfast, Phoebe helped Theodore back to his hospital bed. Lawton came in to discuss company matters with Theodore while Phoebe cleaned up and took out the trash.

The trash bin was at the end of the hallway. Just as Phoebe threw away the trash and was about to head back, she heard Vanessa’s mocking voice behind her.

“Phoebe, don’t get too pleased with yourself,” Vanessa sneered.

Phoebe turned to see Vanessa’s face twisted with resentment. She thought, ‘Vanessa looks really ugly!’

“I’ve been flying back and forth these past few days. Whenever I had some free time, I thought about the details I had previously overlooked. So, I went over everything that happened recently in my mind, and I have a question,” Phoebe said. “What is it?” Vanessa stared at Phoebe warily.

“Nobody mentioned the car accident involving Theodore and me. How did you find out and arrive so early?” Phoebe asked sharply.

The car accident happened early in the morning in Starfall City. Even if Vanessa had received the news immediately, she would not have arrived by the next morning.

A direct flight from Kedora to Starfall City takes 28 hours, so Phoebe had John check Vanessa’s flight.

What Phoebe found out shocked her.

Vanessa had boarded a flight to Starfall City before the accident even happened.

A flash of panic crossed Vanessa’s face, but she quickly composed herself. “I had a nightmare about Theodore getting into a car accident and felt uneasy, so I bought a ticket to Starfall City.” Phoebe sneered. “I don’t believe you.”

Vanessa shrugged. “Alright, you don’t believe me. You can’t do anything about it. Do you have any evidence proving I caused the accident? Without evidence, Theodore won’t believe you.” Phoebe pressed her lips tightly. “One day, God will punish you.”

“Don’t try to scare me with that. The fact is you have no evidence,” Vanessa said smugly, lowering her voice. “Why didn’t the accident kill you?”

“You!” Phoebe’s face changed slightly.

Vanessa took a step back, her malice replaced by a look of frailty. “Phoebe, be careful. You might get hit by a car one day while walking down the street.”

Phoebe clenched her fists and said coldly, “Vanessa, I heard Mr. Black’s movie involves wire stunts. You better be careful, or you might fall and die.” Vanessa was furious. “You wouldn’t dare!”

“Whether I dare or not is another matter. But who knows what will come first, tomorrow or an accident? If you try to harm me again, I’ll make sure you end up in hell as a leading actress,” Phoebe said, pushing Vanessa aside and walking away. Vanessa glared at Phoebe’s back, trembling with rage, thinking, ‘Phoebe, I curse you to die a miserable death!’

When Phoebe returned to the hospital room, Lawton had finished his report. Theodore was leaning against the headboard, one hand receiving an IV drip, the other holding a pen as he reviewed documents.

Phoebe walked over. “I should go home for a bit. Do you need me to bring anything back?”

Theodore didn’t look up. “Let Lawton get it. You stay here.”

Phoebe pressed her lips together, and Lawton quickly said, “Phoebe, I’ll go get it. Just send me a list, and I’ll handle it.”

Phoebe stayed silent.

‘Never mind,’ she thought. ‘I don’t really need to go home.’

She sat down. After a while, John knocked and entered. “Phoebe, you’re back. There are a few documents that need your signature.”

“Bring them in,” Phoebe said.

John came in, greeted Theodore and the others, and handed Phoebe the documents. “Tomorrow is the opening ceremony for Mr. Black’s film…”

“Have the deputy director go with Miss Fitzroy. Also, there’s an interview with Extraordinary Entertainment. Send Claire…” Phoebe detailed the work arrangements.

Phoebe thought of Noah and looked at Theodore. “Mr. Reynolds, are you still angry?”

Theodore glanced at her coldly. “What do you think?”

Phoebe fell silent.

From his tone, it was clear he was still angry. Noah would have to stay home. Phoebe handed the reviewed documents to John. “Go back to the office and wait for my instructions.” “Okay.” John left with the documents.

After a while, Theodore finished his work too. Lawton smartly took the documents and left the room, leaving only Phoebe and Theodore staring at each other.

Phoebe went to cut a plate of fruit and sat by the bed, offering it to Theodore. “Try it. It’s really sweet.”

Theodore squinted. “Are you trying to please me so I’ll let Noah off the hook?”

“No,” Phoebe said with a smile, spearing a piece of apple and bringing it to his mouth. “The doctor said you should eat more fruit for vitamins. It’ll help your wounds heal faster.” Theodore sneered. “Phoebe, do you know how particularly nice you are to me when you need something?”

Phoebe stayed silent.

Seeing that Theodore wasn’t eating, Phoebe was about to pull her hand back to eat the apple herself when Theodore grabbed her wrist, took the apple, and then let go. Phoebe heard Theodore chewing loudly. She speared another piece for herself, and they finished the plate of fruit together.

Phoebe put down the plate and handed Theodore a napkin. He didn’t take it; he just stared at her.

Phoebe immediately understood what Theodore wanted. She stood up and wiped his mouth. As she was wiping, Theodore suddenly grabbed her collar and pulled her down, kissing her. Phoebe’s eyes widened. She instinctively took a step back but was immediately pulled back by Theodore. She lost her balance and quickly reached out for support. Phoebe didn’t know what she had pressed, but her palm felt unusually hot.

She heard Theodore moan and thought she had pressed on his wound. She pulled her hand back, but Theodore grabbed her collar and pulled her back again. Their lips met like an electric current, heating up continuously.

At that moment, Phoebe couldn’t sense anything else.

All of Phoebe’s senses, everything around her, was occupied by Theodore. Phoebe even felt like crying.

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